KC Zoo: an African Cruise

We followed the visit to the hippos with a cruise on the boat. The lake in the Africa section gives a view of the central savannah, which includes the giraffes, zebras, etc. The lake itself, we learned, used to be used for speedboat racing, and was eventually deepened, with the island in the "middle" being … Continue reading KC Zoo: an African Cruise →

Hungry, hungry hippos

Continuing the series of posts I started Monday, today is the video I mentioned yesterday -- of Hippos at the Kansas City Zoo. We came upon the hippos with one of them out of the water, eating. It was the first time at the zoo that I think we have see the hippos anywhere but … Continue reading Hungry, hungry hippos →

KC Zoo: Tram to Africa

Unlike our other trips to the zoo, we splurged on the $10 all-transport pass (Reduced to $9 -- due to the heat the tram to Africa was free). So we could ride the tram, train, sky safari, boat and carousel as much as we wanted. Thus transport is going to feature prominently in this, and … Continue reading KC Zoo: Tram to Africa →

KC Zoo: Sea Lions

(Continuing posts on a visit to the Kansas City Zoo). One of the popular shows, and also one of the closest to the main gate, is the Sea Lion Show. Because we had watched the bird show at 10 a.m., we had missed the morning Penguin feedings, but we had time to get to the … Continue reading KC Zoo: Sea Lions →

Zoo Week

Today was the hottest day of the year so far -- a perfect day to head out to the zoo. Well, it was, but not because it was hot. It was the second "free admission" day for people who are in the counties that pay taxes to support the zoo. So we got there around … Continue reading Zoo Week →